2017 Aston Martin Vantage GT8
About the Car
2017 Aston Martin Vantage GT8
- Aston Martin has released a new extreme sports car called the Vantage GT8, designed for the road but inspired by the race track.
- The Vantage GT8 is the lightest and most powerful V8 Vantage ever produced by Aston Martin, with a weight-saving design and aerodynamic features shaped by race-bred aerodynamic function.
- The car has a super-sharp chassis and is powered by a revised 446PS version of Aston Martin’s 4.7-litre V8 engine.
- The GT8 has a striking appearance, with carbon fibre bodywork and extensive use of lightweight materials.
- The Vantage GT8 is available with a choice of six-speed manual or seven-speed Sportshift II paddle-shift transmissions.
- The car features the largest brakes ever fitted to a Vantage, with 380mm two-piece brake discs and six-piston front calipers.
- The Vantage GT8’s aerodynamics package has been honed to improve cooling and generate significant downforce at high speed.
- Inside the Vantage GT8, there is a lightweight centre console and the option of carbon fibre seats that save a further 17kg.
- The Vantage GT8 is highly collectable, with just 150 examples being built globally, each hand-built at Aston Martin’s Gaydon headquarters in Warwickshire, England.
- The Aston Martin Vantage GT8 is priced from £165,000 in the UK, with first deliveries expected in the second half of 2016.
- Aston Martin, a luxury sports car brand with a long racing history, has created a new extreme sports car called the Vantage GT8, which is designed for the road but inspired by the race track. The vehicle is the lightest and most powerful V8 Vantage ever produced by the company, with a weight-saving design and aerodynamic features that have been shaped by race-bred aerodynamic function. It is available with a choice of six-speed manual or seven-speed Sportshift II paddle-shift transmissions, and the driving experience is second to none. The car is heavily influenced by the 2016 Aston Martin V8 Vantage GTE race car and is designed for track-focused agility. The GT8 has a super-sharp chassis and is powered by a revised 446PS version of Aston Martin’s 4.7-litre V8 engine. The car has a striking appearance, with carbon fibre bodywork and extensive use of lightweight materials. It has a no-nonsense stance and style, and an optional Aero Pack adds a large rear wing and additional corner elements to the front splitter.
which is available in a choice of finishes, including a magnesium option that saves a further 3.5kg in weight. As well as improving the car’s unsprung mass and handling, the wheels are shod with Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 tyres that were developed specifically for the Vantage GT8.
Behind those lightweight alloy wheels are the largest brakes ever fitted to a Vantage, with 380mm two-piece brake discs and six-piston front calipers. Working in harmony with the car’s track-inspired chassis, these provide exceptional stopping power and feel, helping to make the Vantage GT8 a formidable machine on both road and track.
The Vantage GT8’s aerodynamics package has also been honed to improve cooling, while also generating significant downforce at high speed. This is achieved through a revised front grille, a new front bumper and an upswept rear diffuser, all of which work together to maximise airflow and reduce lift.
Inside, the Vantage GT8 is no less focused, with a lightweight centre console and the option of carbon fibre seats that save a further 17kg. The standard sports seats are also constructed from carbon fibre, while Alcantara trim is used extensively throughout the cabin. There is also a choice of four colour schemes, including the striking Stirling Green and lime livery inspired by Aston Martin Racing’s 2016 WEC cars.
The Aston Martin Vantage GT8 is not only a true driver’s car, but also a highly collectable one, with just 150 examples being built globally. Each car is hand-built at Aston Martin’s Gaydon headquarters in Warwickshire, England, and is available to order now. It is priced from £165,000 in the UK, with first deliveries expected in the second half of 2016.
Whether on the road or the track, the Vantage GT8 represents the ultimate expression of Aston Martin’s racing DNA. With its dramatic looks, intense performance and limited availability, it is destined to become a highly sought-after modern classic for the discerning enthusiast.